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Black and white photo from March 1965, in which Martin Luther King, towards the right, in a suit, and his wife Coretta Scott King, in a hat and light pant suit, lead a black voting rights march from Selma, Alabama, to the state capital in Montgomery. Among those pictured are, front row, politician and civil rights activist John Lewis (1940 – 2020), Reverend Ralph Abernathy (1926 - 1990), Ruth Harris Bunche (1906 - 1988), Nobel Prize-winning political scientist and diplomat Ralph Bunche (1904 - 1971), activist Hosea Williams (1926 – 2000 right carrying child).

Things-to-do

The Weekender: January 13 to 17

January 12, 2022

Screenshot from an animation of 2022 being written in a brush like script on a snowy blue background. Below, the words "HAPPY NEW YEAR" are seen.

Things-to-do

Boston New Years Eve Events 2021

December 17, 2021

collage of artists releasing music in december 2021. Black image with arc white lines features Khlalid, Yaosobi, and LP on polaroid-style borders. Block Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in music" multiple times.

Music

Hot New Music December 2021: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

December 9, 2021

photo of the 45th Annual Service of Lessons and Carols on December 10, 2018 at Boston University's Marsh Chapel. The carolers are dressed in red robes and stand singing with black librettos open.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: December 9 to 12

December 8, 2021

photo of a large, lit, multicolored Christmas tree during a dark night in the Boston Commons.

Weekender

The Weekender: December 2 to 5

December 2, 2021

Boston public health officials encourage people to leave their tents in a homeless persons’ encampment near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston.

Urban Health

How to Address the Legal and Social Justice Challenges Raised by Mass and Cass Crisis

November 18, 2021

Michelle Wu stands on stage next to a podium reading "Michelle For Boston", with her family after being elected Mayor of Boston

Voices & Opinion

POV: We Must Recognize Michelle Wu’s Motherhood in Her Historic Boston Mayoral Win

November 16, 2021

multiple kpop dancers pose with their arms above their heads in front of a red background on stage

Things-To-Do

The Weekender: November 11 to 14

November 11, 2021

photo of a Bulldog in a Halloween vampire costume.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: October 28 to 31

October 28, 2021

Photo of the women's rowing team on the Charles. Behind them, a bridge and the Citgo sign is seen.

BU Athletics

Head of the Charles Regatta Returns This Weekend

October 21, 2021

photo of a square slice of pepperoni pizza

Things-to-do

The Weekender: October 21 to 24

October 21, 2021

Listen Now

What Can a New Mayor Do to Improve a City?

October 18, 2021

a photo of the interior of Frugal Bookstore, showing a front view of shelves filled with books, as well as various pieces of African American paintings.

Books

Your Guide to the Best Local Independent Bookshops

October 15, 2021

a photo of the entrance of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on a sunny day

Weekender

Fun Things to Do Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend

October 8, 2021

A photo of assorted, multicolored vegetables and greens in the forefront. Students make a purchase at the weekly farmer’s market at the GSU Plaza in the background.

Weekender

The Weekender: September 30 to October 3

September 30, 2021

Photo taken July 30 of the scene of a crash between two Green line T trains near 971 Commonwealth Ave in Boston. The front of the green line car is smushed in, the glass is broken and the car lights are off.

Transportation

NTSB Preliminary Report on July 30 MBTA Green Line B Branch Crash: Operator Put Trolley at “Full Power” before Crash

September 21, 2021

Photo of Rueben on Rye at Veggie Grill in Harvard Square. The sandwich is crispy on the outside, and one piece is wrapped in paper.

Plant-Based Food

Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Boston

September 17, 2021

Photo of Boston Mayor Kim Janey (center) with this year’s BU City Scholars Summer Fellows Julia Sullivan (left) (Sargent’22), Chris Dew (CAS’22) and Lily Kelly (CAS’22), and BU Initiative on Cities Summer Fellows Avi Nguyen (CAS’22) and Deep Patel (CAS’22). Not in photo: Kimberly Rhoten (GRS’26). Each student wears a face mask and smiles. They are all dressed up in business attire.

Government

Six BU Students on an Unforgettable Summer Working at Boston City Hall

September 11, 2021

Photo of three dumplings in a steamer basket with a pair of chopsticks resting on the edge of the steamer.

Things-To-Do

The Weekender: September 9 to 12

September 9, 2021

Maricopa County constable Darlene Martinez escorts a family out of their apartment after serving an eviction order for non-payment

Government & Law

BU School of Law Joins Fight in Eviction Moratorium Crisis

September 8, 2021

BU School of Law Joins Fight in Eviction Moratorium Crisis